Cyprus · Castles & Palaces

6-Hour Kyrenia Castles Tour with Bellapais Abbey and Harbor

6 Hours Round trip from Girne Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore St. Hilarion and Kyrenia Castle in the scenic Kyrenia Mountains
02 Visit Bellapais Abbey, a masterpiece of Gothic art
03 Discover 2316-year-old shipwrecks at the Ship Wreck Museum inside Kyrenia Castle
04 Enjoy authentic Turkish desserts during lunch at a local restaurant
05 Take in the views at magnificent Kyrenia Harbor

Discover Kyrenia on the north coast of Cyprus through its beautiful castles and monastery. Visit St. Hilarion in the Kyrenia Mountains, explore the Gothic masterpiece of Bellapais Abbey, and continue to Kyrenia Castle, built during the Byzantine Period in the 8th century to defend against Arab attacks. Inside the castle, see 2316-year-old shipwrecks and the sailors' belongings at the Ship Wreck Museum, then enjoy the views at magnificent Kyrenia Harbor.

The exhibits displayed here include 2316-year-old shipwrecks, the ship's final cargo, and items used by the sailors.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kyrenia

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kyrenia Castles, Abbey and Harbor Tour

Visit St. Hilarion, one of the castles of the Kyrenia Mountain Range.
Travel to Bellapais Abbey with your Kyrenia tour guide. This building is a masterpiece of Gothic art.
Have lunch at a restaurant and taste some authentic Turkish desserts here.
Proceed to Kyrenia Castle, built during the Byzantine Period in the 8th century to defend against Arab attacks.
Explore the Ship Wreck Museum inside the castle. The exhibits displayed here include 2316-year-old shipwrecks, the ship's final cargo, and items used by the sailors.
Discover the magnificent Kyrenia Harbor.